Mini Cooper (2017)
2017 Mini Cooper
CarHunch analysed 28,608 real MOT records for the 2017 Mini Cooper. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 MINI COOPER punches well above the UK average with an 89.3% first-time pass rate, though nearly a quarter of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a figure worth taking seriously before purchase. Petrol models edge out diesels by 2 percentage points, with 89.5% passing versus 87.5%, so fuel choice makes only a marginal difference.
At an average mileage of around 36,000 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Coopers are running slightly low, suggesting gentler use than average—yet they still average 0.82 failures and 5.1 advisories per test, pointing to niggling electrical and trim issues rather than major mechanical problems. Get a pre-purchase inspection done and specifically ask the seller about any dangerous defect history, as that 23.4% figure means one in four have flagged something serious.
What to check before buying a 2017 Mini Cooper
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (84%) | 23,982 | 89.6% | 0.8 |
| Diesel (15%) | 4,356 | 87.5% | 1.02 |
| Other (1%) | 267 | 98.7% | 0.06 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Mini Cooper vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Mini Cooper vehicles fall between 22,914 and 41,922 miles.
2017 Mini Cooper — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 27,170 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Mini Cooper
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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12.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.8%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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10.1%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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